LANGUAGE ARTS
Book Talks are due next week. I have handed out sheets to all the students, and I have had the criteria on this blog since Day 1. I am expecting students to be ready to present on October 5, with the next day to finish off the presentations.
~ Spelling word test Friday... no-excuse words for Grades 6-8.
~ Read 20 minutes each night
~ Scholastic book orders due Friday
GRADE 6 SCIENCE
~ Project due October 13
~ Quiz next Wednesday on notes taken in class yesterday and today. It will be a matching-word-to-definition format. This is a copy of the notes:
Exploring the Universe
Universe: the word used to describe all of space and everything in it including the stars, solar system, and other galaxies.
Galaxy: a large group of stars held together by gravity and separated from other galaxies. The galaxy we live in is called the Milky Way.
Gravity: a force of attraction between two bodies: usually important only when one of the bodies is very large.
Constellation: A pattern found among the stars. Ancient peoples named many constellations after animals and mythological characters.
Asteroid: A small rocky object orbiting the sun; most asteroids are found between orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Astronomer: a scientist who studies space.
Atmosphere: the air or gas surrounding a planet.
Comet: A small icy object that orbits the sun. The center, or nucleus, of a comet is a ball of ice and dust. A tail of gas and dust spreads away from the comet when it approaches the Sun, making it visible to the naked eye.
Meteor: the streak of light in the night sky that results from a meteoroid entering the Earth’s atmosphere; a shooting star.
Meteorite: a meteoroid that does not completely burn up in atmosphere and lands on the Earth’s surface.
Meteoroid: a fragment of space rock that enters the Earth’s atmosphere; that causes a meteor, when friction with air heats it to a bright glow.
Sunspots: the dark spots on the sun; they are regions of cooler temperature.
Crater: a bowl shaped hollow on the surface of a planet, moon or asteroid. Many craters are caused by the impact of a meteorite or an asteroid.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Last week of September
LANGUAGE ARTS
For awhile, I am using a list of so-called "No Excuse Spelling Words", words that really should be spelled right for middle school students. If some students find these too easy, I may go back to spelling words from other subject areas.
This is the list of this week's spelling words...
across
again
all right
almost
already
beautiful
became
before
beginning
believe
As well in LA, don't forget the Book Talks due next week, October 5-6.
Read 20 minutes.
SCIENCE
"Out of this World" project due after Thanksgiving.
For awhile, I am using a list of so-called "No Excuse Spelling Words", words that really should be spelled right for middle school students. If some students find these too easy, I may go back to spelling words from other subject areas.
This is the list of this week's spelling words...
across
again
all right
almost
already
beautiful
became
before
beginning
believe
As well in LA, don't forget the Book Talks due next week, October 5-6.
Read 20 minutes.
SCIENCE
"Out of this World" project due after Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Mid-week
LANGUAGE ARTS
~ Read 20 minutes
~ Book Talk October 5-6 (see below for details)
~ Spelling word short story for tomorrow - from the list of 15 spelling words listed below, students are to choose 5 to include in a short story they write.
~ Spelling test Friday
SCIENCE
This assignment is for Grade 6 only:
Grade 6 Science – “Out of this World” Project
For this project, students may work in groups of 2, or by themselves.
Students are to create a project involving something from the Science textbook, Out of this World. It can be almost anything: planets, solar system, comets, earth, dioramas, posters, models, demonstrations, experiments, and so on. Students can use balloons, clay, Styrofoam balls, cardboard, Bristol board, or anything else appropriate for the project.
They are to be well-researched, using encyclopedias, books, and/or the internet to gather information. The projects are to be detailed, with information cards/sheets provided as part of the display.
I will give some class time for this, but much of the work will have to be done at home.
MARKING:
10 points – Factual accuracy and thoroughness
10 points – Quality of project: full-colour, neatness, title, name of student
10 points – Originality: does it look as if the student spent time planning and organizing?
Due date is October 13.
FRENCH
~ Study
MATH
~ Finish assignment
Terry Fox Run Friday afternoon - each student is asked to bring $1.
~ Read 20 minutes
~ Book Talk October 5-6 (see below for details)
~ Spelling word short story for tomorrow - from the list of 15 spelling words listed below, students are to choose 5 to include in a short story they write.
~ Spelling test Friday
SCIENCE
This assignment is for Grade 6 only:
Grade 6 Science – “Out of this World” Project
For this project, students may work in groups of 2, or by themselves.
Students are to create a project involving something from the Science textbook, Out of this World. It can be almost anything: planets, solar system, comets, earth, dioramas, posters, models, demonstrations, experiments, and so on. Students can use balloons, clay, Styrofoam balls, cardboard, Bristol board, or anything else appropriate for the project.
They are to be well-researched, using encyclopedias, books, and/or the internet to gather information. The projects are to be detailed, with information cards/sheets provided as part of the display.
I will give some class time for this, but much of the work will have to be done at home.
MARKING:
10 points – Factual accuracy and thoroughness
10 points – Quality of project: full-colour, neatness, title, name of student
10 points – Originality: does it look as if the student spent time planning and organizing?
Due date is October 13.
FRENCH
~ Study
MATH
~ Finish assignment
Terry Fox Run Friday afternoon - each student is asked to bring $1.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday
SCIENCE
Grade 6 Title page due tomorrow
MATH
Grade 7 p. 98,99 #1,2,4,6,9 BONUS #10
SOCIAL STUDIES
Canada map filled in with capitals and provinces/territories
LANGUAGE ARTS
Book talk October 5-6
Read 20 minutes
Spelling test tomorrow - only the 5 words used in sentences today
Sentences if not already finished
Grade 6 Title page due tomorrow
MATH
Grade 7 p. 98,99 #1,2,4,6,9 BONUS #10
SOCIAL STUDIES
Canada map filled in with capitals and provinces/territories
LANGUAGE ARTS
Book talk October 5-6
Read 20 minutes
Spelling test tomorrow - only the 5 words used in sentences today
Sentences if not already finished
Olympics
As you know, the Olympics arrive in Canada in February. Here at the school, we will be having our own Olympics.
As part of the celebrations, we will be presenting medals to the winners. These medals will be made from recycled frozen juice can lids. If you buy frozen juice in the cans that have these lids, please save the lids and send them with your child to school.
Thank you for your help!
As part of the celebrations, we will be presenting medals to the winners. These medals will be made from recycled frozen juice can lids. If you buy frozen juice in the cans that have these lids, please save the lids and send them with your child to school.
Thank you for your help!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
As the week continues...
In addition to homework listed below...
GMCS Cinema is showing Night at the Museum 2 on Friday night, starting at 7PM. $5 per student, family rates available at door.
GMCS Terry Fox Run is next Friday, September 25.
We have Phys Ed classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Appropriate gym wear is sneakers, and sweatpants or shorts. I have been letting students wear jeans during these first couple of weeks, but starting next week, only students wearing gym clothes will participate in gym. Those not in gym clothes will do extra work.
SCIENCE
Grade 6 title page due Friday. The title page must include the name of the unit ("Out of this World"), the student's name, 5 drawings of things discussed in class about space, and 5 words or terms also discussed in class. That could include labels for the drawings.
As well, it must be neat and in full colour.
LANGUAGE ARTS
- read 20 minutes a night
- spelling test on Friday - first half of the word lists
- letter for Mr. Cook, if not already completed
- booktalks due October 5-6
What is a booktalk? This is taken from the handout that each student received on Tuesday...
I like to use the analogy of a movie trailer. The purpose of a booktalk is to "sell" the book. You want to give enough of the plot to interest the listeners but you are not giving a summary of the book. You don't want to give away the important parts of the book. You certainly never want to give away the ending. You want to highlight the interesting points. You may want to read certain passages to your listeners. The main purpose of a booktalk is to grab the audience's interest and make them want to read the book.
Here is what I want in a booktalk:
1. Title of the book.
2. Name and biography of the author.
3. Genre (type) of book.
4. Where you located this book and why you chose it.
5. Brief plot summary. Describe what happened in the story. Do not reveal the ending of the book. Instead, make us want to read it!
6. Personal analysis. ( In ten sentences, tell what you thought of the book. Comment on the strengths and weaknesses, or good or bad points of this book. Tell why you would or would not recommend this book to your friend.)
You will be marked on your oral presentation for this book talk.
You may refer to your notes while talking about your book.
Please bring your book to class to be able to show your classmates.
At the end of your presentation, you will be expected to submit your written notes. This is part of your mark. Be creative! Combine the answers to items #1-4 in a creative, interesting and well written opening sentence.
Here’s how you will be assessed:
#1 - 1 point
#2 - 1 point
#3 - 1 point
#4 - 1 point
#5 - 10 points
#6 - 10 points
1 point for showing your book.
5 points for creativity/neatness
GMCS Cinema is showing Night at the Museum 2 on Friday night, starting at 7PM. $5 per student, family rates available at door.
GMCS Terry Fox Run is next Friday, September 25.
We have Phys Ed classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Appropriate gym wear is sneakers, and sweatpants or shorts. I have been letting students wear jeans during these first couple of weeks, but starting next week, only students wearing gym clothes will participate in gym. Those not in gym clothes will do extra work.
SCIENCE
Grade 6 title page due Friday. The title page must include the name of the unit ("Out of this World"), the student's name, 5 drawings of things discussed in class about space, and 5 words or terms also discussed in class. That could include labels for the drawings.
As well, it must be neat and in full colour.
LANGUAGE ARTS
- read 20 minutes a night
- spelling test on Friday - first half of the word lists
- letter for Mr. Cook, if not already completed
- booktalks due October 5-6
What is a booktalk? This is taken from the handout that each student received on Tuesday...
I like to use the analogy of a movie trailer. The purpose of a booktalk is to "sell" the book. You want to give enough of the plot to interest the listeners but you are not giving a summary of the book. You don't want to give away the important parts of the book. You certainly never want to give away the ending. You want to highlight the interesting points. You may want to read certain passages to your listeners. The main purpose of a booktalk is to grab the audience's interest and make them want to read the book.
Here is what I want in a booktalk:
1. Title of the book.
2. Name and biography of the author.
3. Genre (type) of book.
4. Where you located this book and why you chose it.
5. Brief plot summary. Describe what happened in the story. Do not reveal the ending of the book. Instead, make us want to read it!
6. Personal analysis. ( In ten sentences, tell what you thought of the book. Comment on the strengths and weaknesses, or good or bad points of this book. Tell why you would or would not recommend this book to your friend.)
You will be marked on your oral presentation for this book talk.
You may refer to your notes while talking about your book.
Please bring your book to class to be able to show your classmates.
At the end of your presentation, you will be expected to submit your written notes. This is part of your mark. Be creative! Combine the answers to items #1-4 in a creative, interesting and well written opening sentence.
Here’s how you will be assessed:
#1 - 1 point
#2 - 1 point
#3 - 1 point
#4 - 1 point
#5 - 10 points
#6 - 10 points
1 point for showing your book.
5 points for creativity/neatness
Monday, September 14, 2009
New School Year
Hello! What a great year it has been so far, and I am looking forward to all the exciting things we will be doing.
I sent you a letter last week through your child. If you didn't get it, let me know, and I'd be glad to make sure you get another one.
You can always reach me at the school - 662-7000. My e-mail is patrick.cook@nbed.nb.ca, and I check that daily.
Class pictures will be taken tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday.
Grade 6 spelling words this week are all based on the unit of science we are beginning this week... space. These are the words:
1) planetarium 2) astronaut 3) discovery 4) hypothesis 5) meteor
6) scientific 7) inquiry 8) asteroids 9) astronomy 10) diameter
11) atmosphere 12) telescope 13) radiation 14) weight 15) gravity
Grade 7 spelling words are also from their science unit... minerals.
1) minerals 2) valuable 3) economic 4) particular 5) unidentified
6) quartz 7) crystal 8) fracture 9) lustre 10) geologist
11) metallic 12) identification 13) granite 14) graphite 15) unknown
We will be spending probably 2 weeks on these lists.
MATH homework - Grade 6 p15; Grade 7 p12
Grade 7 Science - title page
French homework - students know what it is
I sent you a letter last week through your child. If you didn't get it, let me know, and I'd be glad to make sure you get another one.
You can always reach me at the school - 662-7000. My e-mail is patrick.cook@nbed.nb.ca, and I check that daily.
Class pictures will be taken tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday.
Grade 6 spelling words this week are all based on the unit of science we are beginning this week... space. These are the words:
1) planetarium 2) astronaut 3) discovery 4) hypothesis 5) meteor
6) scientific 7) inquiry 8) asteroids 9) astronomy 10) diameter
11) atmosphere 12) telescope 13) radiation 14) weight 15) gravity
Grade 7 spelling words are also from their science unit... minerals.
1) minerals 2) valuable 3) economic 4) particular 5) unidentified
6) quartz 7) crystal 8) fracture 9) lustre 10) geologist
11) metallic 12) identification 13) granite 14) graphite 15) unknown
We will be spending probably 2 weeks on these lists.
MATH homework - Grade 6 p15; Grade 7 p12
Grade 7 Science - title page
French homework - students know what it is
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